Used by permission of www.join1440.com Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced broad changes to the social media company’s content moderation policies yesterday, including ending its US fact-checking program and removing restrictions on sensitive political content on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The CEO claimed Meta’s adoption of more stringent content moderation after the 2016 election led to Read More…
Energy Express program recruiting AmeriCorps members
The award-winning, free Energy Express summer program is currently seeking individuals over the age of 18 to serve as program coordinators and mentors for eight weeks from June 3rd through July 25th, 2025. Since 1994, youth volunteers, AmeriCorps members, community volunteers have worked with site supervisors to provide meaningful and engaging experiences for West Virginian Read More…
West Virginia Department of Health Supplies Free Radon Test Kits Alongside National Radon Action Month
The West Virginia Department of Health is supplying residents with free radon test kits to ensure their homes or apartments are safe. Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month, leading to more awareness and action around the topic of the odorless and invisible radioactive gas. “We like to think that just because everything Read More…
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Ridgeview News would like to make our live feeds available on YouTube, allowing those without social media to be able to tune in live to County Commission meetings, City Council and other Community events. YouTube requires that a person have 1000 subscribers before they’ll allow live feeds. Please click on the links and open in Read More…
Bands Announced, Tickets Available for Inauguration Day Celebration of WV Concert
The Celebration of West Virginia Concert to feature performances from award-winning CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Prosperity Group announced that the recipients of Pandora’s Billionaires Plaque, The Marshall Tucker Band, and the Grammy-award winning band, Shenandoah, will perform at the Celebration of West Virginia Concert on Monday. The concert will take place at the Charleston Read More…
Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey Announces Cabinet Appointments, Executive Team
Morrisey makes first round of major administration appointments and executive team announcements CHARLESTON, WV – Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey announced his first round of administration cabinet appointments and executive team members for the West Virginia Governor’s office. These hires and appointments were announced today at a press conference in Charleston, WV. The first round of administration cabinet Read More…
West Virginia Department of Health Urges Residents to Prioritize Snow Shoveling Safety
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take extra precautions and prioritize safety when shoveling snow and performing other outside activities following an inclement weather event. “It’s so important to dress warm to prevent hypothermia when outside but that’s not the only concern,” explained Sherri A. Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, Cabinet Read More…
Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves $25.9 million in economic enhancement projects
HURRICANE, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved $25.9 million in funding for 17 water, sewer, and economic development projects. The announcement came during a check presentation to the Putnam County Development Authority, which received $5 million to build 600 new residential units. These units will Read More…
Courthouse Will Open on Delay Tuesday
The winter storm has created more closings and delays in Calhoun County. Calhoun County Schools are closed tomorrow with faculty operating on “code red.” The Calhoun County Courthouse will delay opening until 11 a.m. Calhoun Circuit Court Grand Jury has been postponed until Wednesday, with afternoon cases being held at 1 p.m. with Judge Anita Read More…